Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual in Lesotho
Lesotho: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual was 3.75 % change on previous year in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Lesotho, 1996–2013
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2013, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Lesotho stood at 3.75 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 49.9% on the previous year and down 70.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Lesotho peaked at 31.69 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -10.55 % change on previous year, in 2004.
That places Lesotho 118th out of 174 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 31.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 7.47 % change on previous year | -76.4% |
| 1998 | -5.79 % change on previous year | -177.5% |
| 1999 | 7.38 % change on previous year | -227.4% |
| 2000 | -2.29 % change on previous year | -131.0% |
| 2001 | -2.34 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2002 | -2.4 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 12.7 % change on previous year | -629.4% |
| 2004 | -10.55 % change on previous year | -183.0% |
| 2005 | -0.813 % change on previous year | -92.3% |
| 2008 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 19.68 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | 23.03 % change on previous year | +17.0% |
| 2011 | -7.22 % change on previous year | -131.4% |
| 2012 | 7.49 % change on previous year | -203.8% |
| 2013 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -49.9% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 3.75 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 23.95 % change on previous year, 16% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 3.75 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 39.64 % change on previous year, 9% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.19 % change on previous year | -5.79 % change on previous year | 31.69 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 1.75 % change on previous year | -10.55 % change on previous year | 19.68 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 6.76 % change on previous year | -7.22 % change on previous year | 23.03 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 115 British Virgin Islands 3.94 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Vietnam 3.92 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Poland 3.88 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Belgium 3.47 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Sudan 3 % change on previous year compare
- 121 China 2.45 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Lesotho
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0331 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5388 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0101 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1115 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0549 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Lesotho?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Lesotho was 3.75 % change on previous year in 2013, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 31.69 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.55 % change on previous year in 2004.
- How does Lesotho rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth?
- Lesotho ranks 118th out of 174 countries with data for 2013.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
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The year-on-year percentage change in Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.